Heather Westphal, RN, BSN
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Sandlake Surgery Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medsurg/ICU Step-down
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH12.2010
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Sandlake Surgery Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
05.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Medsurg/ICU Step-down
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
01.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
04.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
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